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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.88, 319.86 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.88, 319.86 and 138.58 is: 191.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.88 : 319.86 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.88/319.86 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.88x = 319.86 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.88x = 44,326.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326.20/231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.16

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