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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.90, 519.17 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.90, 519.17 and 140.61 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.90 : 519.17 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.90/519.17 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.90x = 519.17 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.90x = 72,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,999.79/345.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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