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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.01, 517.44 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.01, 517.44 and 139.52 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.01 : 517.44 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.01/517.44 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.01x = 517.44 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.01x = 72,193.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,193.23/345.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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