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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 516.16 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 516.16 and 138.68 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 516.16 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/516.16 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 516.16 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 71,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,581.07/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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