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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.81, 319.77 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.81, 319.77 and 138.51 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.81 : 319.77 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.81/319.77 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.81x = 319.77 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.81x = 44,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,291.34/231.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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