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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 313.08 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 313.08 and 128.63 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 313.08 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/313.08 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 313.08 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 40,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,269.92/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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