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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.37, 759.56 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.37, 759.56 and 141.11 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.37 : 759.56 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.37/759.56 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.37x = 759.56 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.37x = 107,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,183.23/506.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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