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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.46, 307.06 and 139.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.46, 307.06 and 139.61 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.46 : 307.06 = 139.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.46/307.06 = 139.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.46x = 307.06 × 139.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.46x = 42,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,867.95/222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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