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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.83, 518.33 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.83, 518.33 and 140.47 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.83 : 518.33 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.83/518.33 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.83x = 518.33 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.83x = 72,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,808.87/345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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