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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.41 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.41 and 127.55 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.41 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.41 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.41 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 39,974.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,974.36/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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