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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.71, 314.25 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.71, 314.25 and 129.47 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.71 : 314.25 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.71/314.25 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.71x = 314.25 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.71x = 40,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,683.89/227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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