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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 306.33 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 306.33 and 139.12 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 306.33 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/306.33 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 306.33 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 42,616.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616.63/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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