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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 308.11 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 308.11 and 129.98 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 308.11 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/308.11 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 308.11 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 40,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,048.14/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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