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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.30 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.30 and 139.14 is: 191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.30 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.30 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.30 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 42,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,618.58/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.92

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