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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 306.68 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 306.68 and 139.29 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 306.68 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/306.68 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 306.68 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 42,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,716.76/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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