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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 318.95 and 137.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 318.95 and 137.92 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 318.95 = 137.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/318.95 = 137.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 318.95 × 137.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 43,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987.30/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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