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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 311.87 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 311.87 and 127.76 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 311.87 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/311.87 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 311.87 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 39,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,843.27/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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