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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.25, 759.38 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.25, 759.38 and 141.14 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.25 : 759.38 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.25/759.38 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.25x = 759.38 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.25x = 107,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,178.89/506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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