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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 308.07 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 308.07 and 130 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 308.07 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/308.07 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 308.07 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 40,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049.10/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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