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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.42, 319.38 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.42, 319.38 and 138.18 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.42 : 319.38 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.42/319.38 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.42x = 319.38 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.42x = 44,132.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,132.61/231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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