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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.64, 312.78 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.64, 312.78 and 127.07 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.64 : 312.78 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.64/312.78 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.64x = 312.78 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.64x = 39,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744.95/226.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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