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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 311.98 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 311.98 and 127.85 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 311.98 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/311.98 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 311.98 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 39,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,886.64/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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