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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 319.97 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 319.97 and 138.61 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 319.97 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/319.97 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 319.97 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 44,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,350.35/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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