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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.22 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.22 and 139.83 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.22 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.22 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.22 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 42,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957.87/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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