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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.37, 758.02 and 140.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.37, 758.02 and 140.17 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.37 : 758.02 = 140.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.37/758.02 = 140.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.37x = 758.02 × 140.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.37x = 106,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,247.17/505.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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