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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 313.49 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 313.49 and 128.92 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 313.49 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/313.49 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 313.49 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 40,415.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,415.13/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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