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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 306.47 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 306.47 and 139.10 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 306.47 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/306.47 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 306.47 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 42,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628.79/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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