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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 306.82 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 306.82 and 139.40 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 306.82 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/306.82 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 306.82 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 42,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,770.71/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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