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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.77, 518.28 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.77, 518.28 and 140.28 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.77 : 518.28 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.77/518.28 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.77x = 518.28 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.77x = 72,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,704.32/345.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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