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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 516.84 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 516.84 and 139.05 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 516.84 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/516.84 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 516.84 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 71,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,866.60/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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