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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.26, 517.74 and 139.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.26, 517.74 and 139.77 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.26 : 517.74 = 139.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.26/517.74 = 139.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.26x = 517.74 × 139.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.26x = 72,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,364.52/345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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