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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.94, 306.18 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.94, 306.18 and 139.08 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.94 : 306.18 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.94/306.18 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.94x = 306.18 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.94x = 42,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,583.51/221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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