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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 757.83 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 757.83 and 140.01 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 757.83 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/757.83 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 757.83 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 106,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,103.78/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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