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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 517.15 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 517.15 and 139.24 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 517.15 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/517.15 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 517.15 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 72,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,007.97/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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