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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 519.34 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 519.34 and 140.83 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 519.34 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/519.34 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 519.34 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 73,138.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,138.65/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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