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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 313.01 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 313.01 and 127.25 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 313.01 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/313.01 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 313.01 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 39,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828.32/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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