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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.48, 759.63 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.48, 759.63 and 141.31 is: 211.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.48 : 759.63 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.48/759.63 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.48x = 759.63 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.48x = 107,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,341.42/506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.94

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