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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.95, 309.07 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.95, 309.07 and 130.73 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.95 : 309.07 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.95/309.07 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.95x = 309.07 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.95x = 40,404.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,404.72/223.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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