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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 314.61 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 314.61 and 129.74 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 314.61 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/314.61 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 314.61 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 40,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,817.50/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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