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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.50 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.50 and 140.06 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.50 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.50 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.50 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 43,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,068.45/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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