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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.82, 319.98 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.82, 319.98 and 138.57 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.82 : 319.98 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.82/319.98 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.82x = 319.98 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.82x = 44,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,338.94/231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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