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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 517.29 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 517.29 and 139.49 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 517.29 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/517.29 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 517.29 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 72,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,154.20/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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