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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345, 517.44 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345, 517.44 and 139.68 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345 : 517.44 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345/517.44 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345x = 517.44 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345x = 72,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,276.02/345
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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