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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.63 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.63 and 138.94 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.63 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.63 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.63 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 71,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,780.57/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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