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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.45, 519.67 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.45, 519.67 and 140.97 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.45 : 519.67 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.45/519.67 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.45x = 519.67 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.45x = 73,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,254.58/346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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