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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 306.92 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 306.92 and 139.69 is: 192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 306.92 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/306.92 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 306.92 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 42,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874.39/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.59

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