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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 516.07 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 516.07 and 138.55 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 516.07 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/516.07 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 516.07 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 71,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,501.50/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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