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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.92, 307.60 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.92, 307.60 and 138.88 is: 191.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.92 : 307.60 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.92/307.60 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.92x = 307.60 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.92x = 42,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,719.49/222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.64

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