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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 306.80 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 306.80 and 139.44 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 306.80 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/306.80 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 306.80 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 42,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,780.19/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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