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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 517.01 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 517.01 and 139.29 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 517.01 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/517.01 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 517.01 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 72,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,014.32/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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