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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.86, 319.96 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.86, 319.96 and 138.60 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.86 : 319.96 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.86/319.96 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.86x = 319.96 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.86x = 44,346.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,346.46/231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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