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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 313.28 and 128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 313.28 and 128.81 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 313.28 = 128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/313.28 = 128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 313.28 × 128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 40,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,351.39/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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