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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 309.01 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 309.01 and 130.73 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 309.01 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/309.01 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 309.01 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 40,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394.68/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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