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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.97, 311.83 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.97, 311.83 and 127.72 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.97 : 311.83 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.97/311.83 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.97x = 311.83 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.97x = 39,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,826.93/225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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