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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.04, 757.55 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.04, 757.55 and 139.83 is: 209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.04 : 757.55 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.04/757.55 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.04x = 757.55 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.04x = 105,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,925.73/505.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.74

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