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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 519.20 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 519.20 and 140.73 is: 211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 519.20 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/519.20 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 519.20 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 73,066.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,066.31/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.16

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