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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 516.79 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 516.79 and 139.25 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 516.79 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/516.79 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 516.79 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 71,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,963.01/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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