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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.77, 758.58 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.77, 758.58 and 140.61 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.77 : 758.58 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.77/758.58 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.77x = 758.58 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.77x = 106,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,663.93/505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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