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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 314.33 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 314.33 and 129.56 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 314.33 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/314.33 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 314.33 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 40,723.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,723.10/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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