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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.33 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.33 and 129.52 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.33 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.33 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.33 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 40,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,711.37/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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