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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 312.20 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 312.20 and 127.99 is: 176.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 312.20 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/312.20 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 312.20 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 39,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957.84/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.61

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