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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 306.74 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 306.74 and 139.43 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 306.74 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/306.74 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 306.74 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 42,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,766.53/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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