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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.38 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.38 and 138.12 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.38 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.38 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.38 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 44,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,111.05/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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