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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 758.15 and 140.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 758.15 and 140.23 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 758.15 = 140.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/758.15 = 140.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 758.15 × 140.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 106,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,315.37/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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