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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 517.14 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 517.14 and 139.32 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 517.14 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/517.14 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 517.14 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 72,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,047.94/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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