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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.09, 311.98 and 127.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.09, 311.98 and 127.83 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.09 : 311.98 = 127.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.09/311.98 = 127.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.09x = 311.98 × 127.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.09x = 39,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,879.38/226.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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