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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 308.94 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 308.94 and 130.64 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 308.94 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/308.94 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 308.94 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 40,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,359.92/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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