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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 306.57 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 306.57 and 139.26 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 306.57 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/306.57 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 306.57 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 42,692.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692.94/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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