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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 313.50 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 313.50 and 128.89 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 313.50 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/313.50 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 313.50 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 40,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,407.02/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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