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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 312.14 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 312.14 and 127.93 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 312.14 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/312.14 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 312.14 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 39,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,931.48/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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