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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.11, 759.15 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.11, 759.15 and 140.92 is: 211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.11 : 759.15 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.11/759.15 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.11x = 759.15 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.11x = 106,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,979.42/506.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.38

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