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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.03, 309.20 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.03, 309.20 and 130.77 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.03 : 309.20 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.03/309.20 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.03x = 309.20 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.03x = 40,433.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,433.43/224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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