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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.45, 516.47 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.45, 516.47 and 138.93 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.45 : 516.47 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.45/516.47 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.45x = 516.47 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.45x = 71,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,752.48/344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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