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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.41 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.41 and 139.86 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.41 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.41 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.41 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 42,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,994.36/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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