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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.87, 518.80 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.87, 518.80 and 140.38 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.87 : 518.80 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.87/518.80 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.87x = 518.80 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.87x = 72,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,829.14/345.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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