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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 517.20 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 517.20 and 139.70 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 517.20 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/517.20 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 517.20 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 72,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,252.84/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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