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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.61, 758.40 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.61, 758.40 and 140.42 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.61 : 758.40 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.61/758.40 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.61x = 758.40 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.61x = 106,494.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,494.53/505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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