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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.20, 757.82 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.20, 757.82 and 139.99 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.20 : 757.82 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.20/757.82 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.20x = 757.82 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.20x = 106,087.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,087.99/505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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