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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 517.18 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 517.18 and 139.24 is: 208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 517.18 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/517.18 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 517.18 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 72,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,013.77/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.90

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