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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.42, 757.99 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.42, 757.99 and 140.22 is: 210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.42 : 757.99 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.42/757.99 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.42x = 757.99 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.42x = 106,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,285.36/505.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.29

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