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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 314.30 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 314.30 and 128.19 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 314.30 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/314.30 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 314.30 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 40,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,289.48/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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