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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.66, 518.63 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.66, 518.63 and 140.37 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.66 : 518.63 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.66/518.63 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.66x = 518.63 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.66x = 72,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800.09/345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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