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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 516.79 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 516.79 and 139.27 is: 208.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 516.79 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/516.79 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 516.79 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 71,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,973.34/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.78

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