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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.65, 307.29 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.65, 307.29 and 139.73 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.65 : 307.29 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.65/307.29 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.65x = 307.29 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.65x = 42,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.62/222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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