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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.34, 757.86 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.34, 757.86 and 140.03 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.34 : 757.86 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.34/757.86 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.34x = 757.86 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.34x = 106,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,121.66/505.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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