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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.14 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.14 and 127.34 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.14 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.14 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.14 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 39,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,875.25/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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