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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 517 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 517 and 139.10 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 517 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/517 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 517 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 71,914.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,914.70/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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