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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.90, 520.67 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.90, 520.67 and 141.61 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.90 : 520.67 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.90/520.67 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.90x = 520.67 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.90x = 73,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,732.08/346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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