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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 306.32 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 306.32 and 139.12 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 306.32 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/306.32 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 306.32 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 42,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,615.24/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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