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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.59, 518.39 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.59, 518.39 and 140.10 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.59 : 518.39 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.59/518.39 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.59x = 518.39 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.59x = 72,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,628.50/345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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