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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.45, 518.08 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.45, 518.08 and 140.19 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.45 : 518.08 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.45/518.08 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.45x = 518.08 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.45x = 72,629.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,629.64/345.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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