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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 518.65 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 518.65 and 140.24 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 518.65 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/518.65 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 518.65 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 72,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,735.48/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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