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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 314.42 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 314.42 and 129.61 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 314.42 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/314.42 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 314.42 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 40,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,751.98/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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