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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 314.66 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 314.66 and 129.78 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 314.66 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/314.66 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 314.66 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 40,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,835.93/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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