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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 311.83 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 311.83 and 127.73 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 311.83 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/311.83 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 311.83 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 39,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,827.85/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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