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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 313.25 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 313.25 and 128.73 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 313.25 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/313.25 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 313.25 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 40,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324.67/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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