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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 306.60 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 306.60 and 139.33 is: 192.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 306.60 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/306.60 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 306.60 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 42,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,716.35/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.26

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