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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.44, 319.39 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.44, 319.39 and 138.19 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.44 : 319.39 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.44/319.39 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.44x = 319.39 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.44x = 44,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136.50/231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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