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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.48, 759.63 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.48, 759.63 and 141.30 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.48 : 759.63 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.48/759.63 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.48x = 759.63 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.48x = 107,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,339.10/506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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