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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.14, 306.53 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.14, 306.53 and 139.22 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.14 : 306.53 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.14/306.53 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.14x = 306.53 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.14x = 42,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675.33/222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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