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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.62, 758.32 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.62, 758.32 and 140.40 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.62 : 758.32 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.62/758.32 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.62x = 758.32 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.62x = 106,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,468.13/505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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