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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.28, 319.10 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.28, 319.10 and 137.94 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.28 : 319.10 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.28/319.10 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.28x = 319.10 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.28x = 44,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,016.65/231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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