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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.38, 319.25 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.38, 319.25 and 138.16 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.38 : 319.25 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.38/319.25 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.38x = 319.25 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.38x = 44,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108.83/231.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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