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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.32, 759.34 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.32, 759.34 and 141.08 is: 211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.32 : 759.34 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.32/759.34 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.32x = 759.34 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.32x = 107,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,127.69/506.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.58

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