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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 314.32 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 314.32 and 129.52 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 314.32 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/314.32 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 314.32 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 40,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,708.51/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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