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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.67, 307.17 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.67, 307.17 and 139.72 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.67 : 307.17 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.67/307.17 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.67x = 307.17 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.67x = 42,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,917.79/222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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