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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 519.93 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 519.93 and 141.40 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 519.93 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/519.93 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 519.93 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 73,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,518.10/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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