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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 319.31 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 319.31 and 138.17 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 319.31 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/319.31 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 319.31 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 44,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,119.69/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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