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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.85, 319.82 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.85, 319.82 and 137.35 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.85 : 319.82 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.85/319.82 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.85x = 319.82 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.85x = 43,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,924.99/231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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