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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 313.34 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 313.34 and 127.50 is: 175.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 313.34 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/313.34 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 313.34 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 39,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,950.21/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.93

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