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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 312.02 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 312.02 and 127.86 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 312.02 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/312.02 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 312.02 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 39,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,894.24/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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