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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 311.94 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 311.94 and 127.80 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 311.94 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/311.94 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 311.94 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 39,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865.93/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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