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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 314.18 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 314.18 and 128.09 is: 176.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 314.18 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/314.18 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 314.18 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 40,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.75/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.75

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