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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 519.21 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 519.21 and 140.88 is: 211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 519.21 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/519.21 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 519.21 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 73,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,146.30/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.23

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