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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 517.57 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 517.57 and 139.59 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 517.57 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/517.57 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 517.57 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 72,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,247.25/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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