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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.74, 518.78 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.74, 518.78 and 140.45 is: 210.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.74 : 518.78 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.74/518.78 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.74x = 518.78 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.74x = 72,862.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862.65/345.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.74

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