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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 319.64 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 319.64 and 138.35 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 319.64 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/319.64 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 319.64 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 44,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219.90/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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