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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.21, 517.89 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.21, 517.89 and 139.75 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.21 : 517.89 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.21/517.89 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.21x = 517.89 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.21x = 72,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,375.81/345.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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