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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 313.47 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 313.47 and 127.57 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 313.47 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/313.47 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 313.47 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 39,989.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,989.37/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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