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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 314.27 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 314.27 and 129.50 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 314.27 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/314.27 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 314.27 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 40,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,696.72/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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