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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 311.76 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 311.76 and 127.67 is: 176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 311.76 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/311.76 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 311.76 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 39,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,802.40/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.20

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