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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.50, 519.41 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.50, 519.41 and 140.94 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 519.41 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/519.41 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 519.41 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 73,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,205.65/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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