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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 311.70 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 311.70 and 127.62 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 311.70 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/311.70 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 311.70 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 39,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779.15/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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