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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 516.48 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 516.48 and 139.26 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 516.48 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/516.48 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 516.48 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 71,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,925.00/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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