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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.43 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.43 and 136.71 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.43 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.43 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.43 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 70,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,734.58/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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