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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.45, 759.72 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.45, 759.72 and 141.24 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.45 : 759.72 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.45/759.72 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.45x = 759.72 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.45x = 107,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,300.43/506.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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