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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.36 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.36 and 139.08 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.36 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.36 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.36 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 42,608.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,608.55/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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