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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 313.70 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 313.70 and 127.73 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 313.70 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/313.70 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 313.70 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 40,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.65/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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