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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 314.04 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 314.04 and 127.96 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 314.04 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/314.04 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 314.04 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 40,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,184.56/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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