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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.72, 312.84 and 127.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.72, 312.84 and 127.13 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.72 : 312.84 = 127.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.72/312.84 = 127.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.72x = 312.84 × 127.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.72x = 39,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771.35/226.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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