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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 310.73 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 310.73 and 130.66 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 310.73 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/310.73 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 310.73 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 40,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598.09/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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