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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 312.98 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 312.98 and 128.61 is: 177.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 312.98 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/312.98 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 312.98 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 40,251.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,251.71/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.43

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