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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.53, 307.11 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.53, 307.11 and 139.64 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.53 : 307.11 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.53/307.11 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.53x = 307.11 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.53x = 42,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883.30/222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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