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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 313.44 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 313.44 and 128.89 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 313.44 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/313.44 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 313.44 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 40,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,399.19/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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