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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.06, 759.09 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.06, 759.09 and 159.40 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.06 : 759.09 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.06/759.09 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.06x = 759.09 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.06x = 120,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,998.95/506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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