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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 517.43 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 517.43 and 139.56 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 517.43 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/517.43 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 517.43 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 72,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,211.91/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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