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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 516.96 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 516.96 and 139.32 is: 208.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 516.96 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/516.96 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 516.96 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 72,022.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,022.87/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.91

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