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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 516.46 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 516.46 and 138.90 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 516.46 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/516.46 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 516.46 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 71,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,736.29/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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