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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.83, 517.41 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.83, 517.41 and 139.40 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.83 : 517.41 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.83/517.41 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.83x = 517.41 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.83x = 72,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,126.95/344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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