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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.54 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.54 and 139 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.54 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.54 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.54 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 71,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,799.06/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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