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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 519.12 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 519.12 and 140.78 is: 211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 519.12 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/519.12 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 519.12 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 73,081.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081.71/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.01

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