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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.35, 333.21 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.35, 333.21 and 139.88 is: 209.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.35 : 333.21 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.35/333.21 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.35x = 333.21 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.35x = 46,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608.90/222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.62

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