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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.51, 518.46 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.51, 518.46 and 140.04 is: 210.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.51 : 518.46 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.51/518.46 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.51x = 518.46 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.51x = 72,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,607.61/345.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.15

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