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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 758.82 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 758.82 and 135.72 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 758.82 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/758.82 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 758.82 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 102,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,987.05/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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