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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 308.79 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 308.79 and 130.50 is: 180.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 308.79 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/308.79 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 308.79 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 40,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297.10/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.09

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