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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.08, 317.44 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.08, 317.44 and 138.08 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.08 : 317.44 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.08/317.44 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.08x = 317.44 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.08x = 43,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832.12/230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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