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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 314.01 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 314.01 and 129.29 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 314.01 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/314.01 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 314.01 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 40,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,598.35/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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