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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 517.31 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 517.31 and 139.26 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 517.31 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/517.31 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 517.31 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 72,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,038.60/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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