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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 518.73 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 518.73 and 140.58 is: 210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 518.73 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/518.73 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 518.73 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 72,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,919.77/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.68

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