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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.32 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.32 and 138.90 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.32 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.32 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.32 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 71,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,716.85/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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