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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 313.71 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 313.71 and 127.77 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 313.71 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/313.71 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 313.71 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 40,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,083.21/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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