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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 515.94 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 515.94 and 138.52 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 515.94 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/515.94 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 515.94 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 71,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,468.13/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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