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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.50, 313.97 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.50, 313.97 and 129.29 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.50 : 313.97 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.50/313.97 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.50x = 313.97 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.50x = 40,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.97/227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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