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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 314.55 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 314.55 and 129.71 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 314.55 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/314.55 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 314.55 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 40,800.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,800.28/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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