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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.77, 308.69 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.77, 308.69 and 130.49 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.77 : 308.69 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.77/308.69 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.77x = 308.69 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.77x = 40,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,278.76/223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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