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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 314.23 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 314.23 and 129.47 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 314.23 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/314.23 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 314.23 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 40,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,681.71/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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