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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.83, 518.70 and 140.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.83, 518.70 and 140.41 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.83 : 518.70 = 140.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.83/518.70 = 140.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.83x = 518.70 × 140.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.83x = 72,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,831.84/345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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