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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 313.97 and 127.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 313.97 and 127.93 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 313.97 = 127.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/313.97 = 127.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 313.97 × 127.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 40,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,164.60/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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