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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 516.15 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 516.15 and 138.78 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 516.15 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/516.15 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 516.15 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 71,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,631.30/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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