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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 319.38 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 319.38 and 131.86 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 319.38 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/319.38 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 319.38 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 42,113.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,113.35/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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