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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.98, 314.52 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.98, 314.52 and 129.72 is: 178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.98 : 314.52 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.98/314.52 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.98x = 314.52 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.98x = 40,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,799.53/227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.96

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