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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 313.85 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 313.85 and 129.18 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 313.85 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/313.85 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 313.85 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 40,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.50/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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