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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 313.96 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 313.96 and 129.28 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 313.96 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/313.96 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 313.96 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 40,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,588.75/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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