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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.99, 519.16 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.99, 519.16 and 140.70 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.99 : 519.16 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.99/519.16 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.99x = 519.16 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.99x = 73,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,045.81/345.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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