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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.54, 307.22 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.54, 307.22 and 139.68 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.54 : 307.22 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.54/307.22 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.54x = 307.22 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.54x = 42,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912.49/222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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