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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 306.97 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 306.97 and 139.56 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 306.97 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/306.97 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 306.97 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 42,840.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840.73/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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