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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.14, 759.06 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.14, 759.06 and 140.84 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.14 : 759.06 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.14/759.06 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.14x = 759.06 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.14x = 106,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,906.01/506.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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