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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 314.59 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 314.59 and 129.72 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 314.59 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/314.59 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 314.59 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 40,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,808.29/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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