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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 309.03 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 309.03 and 130.71 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 309.03 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/309.03 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 309.03 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 40,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393.31/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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