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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 307.02 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 307.02 and 139.62 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 307.02 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/307.02 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 307.02 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 42,866.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866.13/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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