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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.43, 759.67 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.43, 759.67 and 141.26 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.43 : 759.67 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.43/759.67 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.43x = 759.67 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.43x = 107,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,306.83/506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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