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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.74, 518.38 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.74, 518.38 and 140.34 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.74 : 518.38 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.74/518.38 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.74x = 518.38 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.74x = 72,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749.45/345.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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