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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.89, 307.63 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.89, 307.63 and 140.10 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.89 : 307.63 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.89/307.63 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.89x = 307.63 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.89x = 43,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,100.73/222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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