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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 312.92 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 312.92 and 128.51 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 312.92 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/312.92 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 312.92 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 40,212.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,212.71/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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