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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 308.82 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 308.82 and 130.59 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 308.82 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/308.82 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 308.82 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 40,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,328.80/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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