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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 313.10 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 313.10 and 128.65 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 313.10 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/313.10 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 313.10 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 40,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,280.32/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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