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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 313.48 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 313.48 and 128.91 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 313.48 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/313.48 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 313.48 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 40,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,410.71/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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