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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 515.78 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 515.78 and 138.45 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 515.78 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/515.78 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 515.78 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 71,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,409.05/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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