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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.51 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.51 and 139.08 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.51 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.51 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.51 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 71,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,836.21/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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