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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.50, 758.16 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.50, 758.16 and 140.32 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.50 : 758.16 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.50/758.16 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.50x = 758.16 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.50x = 106,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,383.12/505.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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