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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 308.62 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 308.62 and 130.40 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 308.62 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/308.62 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 308.62 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 40,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242.18/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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