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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.86, 519.19 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.86, 519.19 and 140.58 is: 211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.86 : 519.19 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.86/519.19 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.86x = 519.19 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.86x = 72,984.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,984.78/345.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.03

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