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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.21, 759.23 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.21, 759.23 and 141.04 is: 211.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.21 : 759.23 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.21/759.23 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.21x = 759.23 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.21x = 107,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,077.30/506.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.53

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