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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.21, 319.11 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.21, 319.11 and 137.96 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.21 : 319.11 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.21/319.11 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.21x = 319.11 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.21x = 44,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.21/231.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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