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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.53, 319.48 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.53, 319.48 and 138.31 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.53 : 319.48 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.53/319.48 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.53x = 319.48 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.53x = 44,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187.28/231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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