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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 516.64 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 516.64 and 139.04 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 516.64 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/516.64 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 516.64 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 71,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,832.68/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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