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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.86, 307.45 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.86, 307.45 and 140.02 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.86 : 307.45 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.86/307.45 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.86x = 307.45 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.86x = 43,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,048.56/222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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