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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 518.70 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 518.70 and 140.50 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 518.70 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/518.70 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 518.70 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 72,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,877.35/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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