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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 314.53 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 314.53 and 129.67 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 314.53 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/314.53 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 314.53 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 40,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,785.11/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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