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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.42, 306.86 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.42, 306.86 and 139.50 is: 192.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.42 : 306.86 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.42/306.86 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.42x = 306.86 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.42x = 42,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,806.59/222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.46

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