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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.29, 759.36 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.29, 759.36 and 141.05 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.29 : 759.36 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.29/759.36 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.29x = 759.36 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.29x = 107,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,104.46/506.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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