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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 313.42 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 313.42 and 128.88 is: 177.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 313.42 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/313.42 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 313.42 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 40,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393.57/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.84

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