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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 309.11 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 309.11 and 130.77 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 309.11 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/309.11 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 309.11 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 40,421.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421.87/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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