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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.84, 758.65 and 140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.84, 758.65 and 140.53 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.84 : 758.65 = 140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.84/758.65 = 140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.84x = 758.65 × 140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.84x = 106,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,608.59/505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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