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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.76, 518.46 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.76, 518.46 and 140.32 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.76 : 518.46 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.76/518.46 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.76x = 518.46 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.76x = 72,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,750.31/345.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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