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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 314.13 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 314.13 and 129.36 is: 178.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 314.13 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/314.13 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 314.13 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 40,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,635.86/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.53

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