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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 517.02 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 517.02 and 139.29 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 517.02 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/517.02 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 517.02 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 72,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,015.72/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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