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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 516.22 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 516.22 and 138.67 is: 208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 516.22 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/516.22 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 516.22 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 71,584.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,584.23/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.01

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