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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.87, 307.44 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.87, 307.44 and 139.89 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.87 : 307.44 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.87/307.44 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.87x = 307.44 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.87x = 43,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,007.78/222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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