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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 313.23 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 313.23 and 127.41 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 313.23 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/313.23 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 313.23 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 39,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,908.63/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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