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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 313.04 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 313.04 and 127.26 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 313.04 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/313.04 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 313.04 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 39,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,836.83/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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