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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.29, 759.43 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.29, 759.43 and 141.06 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.29 : 759.43 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.29/759.43 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.29x = 759.43 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.29x = 107,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,125.20/506.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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