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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 519.27 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 519.27 and 140.79 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 519.27 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/519.27 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 519.27 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 73,108.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,108.02/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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