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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.33, 516.64 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.33, 516.64 and 139.30 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.33 : 516.64 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.33/516.64 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.33x = 516.64 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.33x = 71,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,966.54/344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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