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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 313.93 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 313.93 and 129.26 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 313.93 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/313.93 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 313.93 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 40,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,576.38/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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