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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.61 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.61 and 140.97 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.61 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.61 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.61 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 73,249.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,249.42/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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