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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.11, 517.77 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.11, 517.77 and 139.64 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.11 : 517.77 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.11/517.77 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.11x = 517.77 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.11x = 72,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,301.40/345.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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