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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 517.48 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 517.48 and 139.38 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 517.48 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/517.48 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 517.48 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 72,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,126.36/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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