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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 311.99 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 311.99 and 127.89 is: 176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 311.99 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/311.99 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 311.99 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 39,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,899.76/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.46

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