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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.74, 758.61 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.74, 758.61 and 140.50 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.74 : 758.61 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.74/758.61 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.74x = 758.61 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.74x = 106,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,585.65/505.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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