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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 517.25 and 139.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 517.25 and 139.40 is: 209.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 517.25 = 139.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/517.25 = 139.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 517.25 × 139.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 72,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,103.01/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.06

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