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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.26, 306.61 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.26, 306.61 and 139.44 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.26 : 306.61 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.26/306.61 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.26x = 306.61 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.26x = 42,753.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,753.70/222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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