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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 314.50 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 314.50 and 129.66 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 314.50 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/314.50 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 314.50 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 40,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778.07/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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