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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.04, 309.10 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.04, 309.10 and 130.76 is: 180.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.04 : 309.10 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.04/309.10 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.04x = 309.10 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.04x = 40,415.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415.72/224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.40

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