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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.13, 309.27 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.13, 309.27 and 130.86 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.13 : 309.27 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.13/309.27 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.13x = 309.27 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.13x = 40,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471.07/224.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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