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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 519.03 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 519.03 and 140.78 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 519.03 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/519.03 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 519.03 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 73,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,069.04/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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