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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 517.42 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 517.42 and 139.60 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 517.42 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/517.42 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 517.42 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 72,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,231.83/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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