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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.12, 759.17 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.12, 759.17 and 140.87 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.12 : 759.17 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.12/759.17 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.12x = 759.17 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.12x = 106,946.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,946.53/506.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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