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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.07, 518.81 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.07, 518.81 and 140.53 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.07 : 518.81 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.07/518.81 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.07x = 518.81 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.07x = 72,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,908.37/346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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