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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.41, 319.28 and 138.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.41, 319.28 and 138.15 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.41 : 319.28 = 138.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.41/319.28 = 138.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.41x = 319.28 × 138.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.41x = 44,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,107.84/231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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