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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 518.01 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 518.01 and 139.95 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 518.01 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/518.01 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 518.01 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 72,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,495.50/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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