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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.63, 518.17 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.63, 518.17 and 140.25 is: 210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.63 : 518.17 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.63/518.17 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.63x = 518.17 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.63x = 72,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,673.34/345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.26

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