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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.50 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.50 and 139.13 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.50 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.50 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.50 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 42,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641.12/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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