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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 307.42 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 307.42 and 139.89 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 307.42 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/307.42 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 307.42 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 43,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004.98/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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