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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.41, 759.61 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.41, 759.61 and 141.19 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.41 : 759.61 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.41/759.61 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.41x = 759.61 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.41x = 107,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,249.34/506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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