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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.75, 517.20 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.75, 517.20 and 139.28 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.75 : 517.20 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.75/517.20 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.75x = 517.20 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.75x = 72,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,035.62/344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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