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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 519.63 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 519.63 and 141.02 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 519.63 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/519.63 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 519.63 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 73,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,278.22/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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