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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 313.42 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 313.42 and 128.91 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 313.42 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/313.42 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 313.42 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 40,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,402.30/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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