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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 310.99 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 310.99 and 130.85 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 310.99 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/310.99 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 310.99 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 40,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,693.49/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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