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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.63, 307.31 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.63, 307.31 and 139.88 is: 193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.63 : 307.31 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.63/307.31 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.63x = 307.31 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.63x = 42,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984.29/222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.07

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