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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 312.89 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 312.89 and 128.51 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 312.89 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/312.89 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 312.89 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 40,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,209.49/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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