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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 306.87 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 306.87 and 139.58 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 306.87 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/306.87 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 306.87 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 42,832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,832.91/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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