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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.91 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.91 and 127.77 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.91 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.91 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.91 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 39,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,852.74/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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