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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.90, 313.14 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.90, 313.14 and 128.67 is: 177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.90 : 313.14 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.90/313.14 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.90x = 313.14 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.90x = 40,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,291.72/226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.57

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