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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.52, 306.98 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.52, 306.98 and 139.50 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.52 : 306.98 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.52/306.98 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.52x = 306.98 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.52x = 42,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,823.71/222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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