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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.29 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.29 and 139.50 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.29 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.29 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.29 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 72,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,161.96/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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