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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.73, 307.40 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.73, 307.40 and 139.92 is: 193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.73 : 307.40 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.73/307.40 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.73x = 307.40 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.73x = 43,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,011.41/222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.11

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