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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.98, 519.16 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.98, 519.16 and 140.57 is: 210.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.98 : 519.16 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.98/519.16 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.98x = 519.16 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.98x = 72,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,977.58/345.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.93

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