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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 314.34 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 314.34 and 129.55 is: 178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 314.34 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/314.34 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 314.34 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 40,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722.75/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.77

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