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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.76, 307.45 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.76, 307.45 and 139.94 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.76 : 307.45 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.76/307.45 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.76x = 307.45 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.76x = 43,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024.55/222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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