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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.94, 758.91 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.94, 758.91 and 140.73 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.94 : 758.91 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.94/758.91 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.94x = 758.91 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.94x = 106,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,801.40/505.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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