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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 519.53 and 141.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 519.53 and 141.00 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 519.53 = 141.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/519.53 = 141.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 519.53 × 141.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 73,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,254.79/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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