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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.78, 312.94 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.78, 312.94 and 128.54 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.78 : 312.94 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.78/312.94 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.78x = 312.94 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.78x = 40,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225.31/226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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