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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.56, 319.40 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.56, 319.40 and 138.23 is: 190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.56 : 319.40 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.56/319.40 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.56x = 319.40 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.56x = 44,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,149.83/231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.67

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