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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 313.60 and 129.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 313.60 and 129.00 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 313.60 = 129.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/313.60 = 129.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 313.60 × 129.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 40,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,452.83/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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