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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 307.13 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 307.13 and 138.54 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 307.13 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/307.13 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 307.13 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 42,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551.42/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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