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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 314.09 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 314.09 and 129.38 is: 178.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 314.09 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/314.09 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 314.09 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 40,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,637.73/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.54

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