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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 308.25 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 308.25 and 130.14 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 308.25 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/308.25 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 308.25 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 40,115.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115.66/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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