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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 307.23 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 307.23 and 139.65 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 307.23 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/307.23 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 307.23 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 42,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,904.67/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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