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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 313.76 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 313.76 and 129.11 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 313.76 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/313.76 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 313.76 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 40,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,508.91/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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