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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 314.13 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 314.13 and 128.09 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 314.13 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/314.13 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 314.13 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 40,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,235.34/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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