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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 517.11 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 517.11 and 139.29 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 517.11 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/517.11 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 517.11 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 72,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,028.25/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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