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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 314.02 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 314.02 and 129.31 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 314.02 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/314.02 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 314.02 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 40,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,605.93/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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