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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.40, 319.34 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.40, 319.34 and 138.20 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.40 : 319.34 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.40/319.34 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.40x = 319.34 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.40x = 44,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133.33/231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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