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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 313.82 and 129.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 313.82 and 129.19 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 313.82 = 129.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/313.82 = 129.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 313.82 × 129.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 40,542.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.41/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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