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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.59, 758.35 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.59, 758.35 and 140.37 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.59 : 758.35 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.59/758.35 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.59x = 758.35 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.59x = 106,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,449.59/505.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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