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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.78, 518.76 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.78, 518.76 and 140.31 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.78 : 518.76 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.78/518.76 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.78x = 518.76 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.78x = 72,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787.22/345.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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