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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 523.88 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 523.88 and 140.95 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 523.88 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/523.88 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 523.88 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 73,840.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,840.89/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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