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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 519.64 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 519.64 and 140.97 is: 211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 519.64 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/519.64 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 519.64 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 73,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,253.65/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.48

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