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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.59 and 128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.59 and 128.98 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.59 = 128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.59 = 128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.59 × 128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 40,446.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,446.84/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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