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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.35, 319.13 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.35, 319.13 and 138.04 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.35 : 319.13 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.35/319.13 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.35x = 319.13 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.35x = 44,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052.71/231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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