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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.66, 518.36 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.66, 518.36 and 140.16 is: 210.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.66 : 518.36 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.66/518.36 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.66x = 518.36 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.66x = 72,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,653.34/345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.19

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