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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.27 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.27 and 129.49 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.27 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.27 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.27 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 40,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,694.17/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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