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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.91, 518.70 and 140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.91, 518.70 and 140.30 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.91 : 518.70 = 140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.91/518.70 = 140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.91x = 518.70 × 140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.91x = 72,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,773.61/345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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