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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.87, 308.92 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.87, 308.92 and 130.61 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.87 : 308.92 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.87/308.92 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.87x = 308.92 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.87x = 40,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349.10/223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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