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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 313.67 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 313.67 and 129.06 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 313.67 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/313.67 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 313.67 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 40,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482.57/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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