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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.58 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.58 and 129.70 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.58 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.58 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.58 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 40,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,801.03/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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