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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 516.69 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 516.69 and 139.03 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 516.69 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/516.69 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 516.69 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 71,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,835.41/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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