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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 517.43 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 517.43 and 139.41 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 517.43 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/517.43 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 517.43 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 72,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.26/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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