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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 306.52 and 139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 306.52 and 139.21 is: 192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 306.52 = 139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/306.52 = 139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 306.52 × 139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 42,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.53/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.02

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