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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 516.98 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 516.98 and 139.32 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 516.98 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/516.98 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 516.98 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 72,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,026.00/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

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