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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 309 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 309 and 125.65 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 309 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/309 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 309 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 38,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824.31/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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