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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 312.96 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 312.96 and 127.25 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 312.96 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/312.96 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 312.96 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 39,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,822.60/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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