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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.25, 517.82 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.25, 517.82 and 139.77 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.25 : 517.82 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.25/517.82 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.25x = 517.82 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.25x = 72,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,375.70/345.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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