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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.93, 306.17 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.93, 306.17 and 139 is: 191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.93 : 306.17 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.93/306.17 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.93x = 306.17 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.93x = 42,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,557.63/221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.77

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