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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.99, 518.67 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.99, 518.67 and 140.52 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.99 : 518.67 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.99/518.67 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.99x = 518.67 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.99x = 72,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,883.51/345.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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