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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 519.72 and 140.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 519.72 and 140.86 is: 211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 519.72 = 140.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/519.72 = 140.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 519.72 × 140.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 73,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,204.96/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.32

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