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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 307.36 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 307.36 and 139.87 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 307.36 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/307.36 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 307.36 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 42,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990.44/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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