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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.19, 517.65 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.19, 517.65 and 139.70 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.19 : 517.65 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.19/517.65 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.19x = 517.65 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.19x = 72,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,315.71/345.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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