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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 516.36 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 516.36 and 139.12 is: 208.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 516.36 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/516.36 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 516.36 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 71,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,836.00/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.44

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