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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.61 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.61 and 127.68 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.61 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.61 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.61 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 40,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041.72/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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