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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.03, 517.38 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.03, 517.38 and 139.43 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.03 : 517.38 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.03/517.38 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.03x = 517.38 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.03x = 72,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.71/345.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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