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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.37, 759.39 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.37, 759.39 and 141.12 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.37 : 759.39 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.37/759.39 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.37x = 759.39 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.37x = 107,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,165.12/506.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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