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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.62, 759.82 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.62, 759.82 and 141.40 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.62 : 759.82 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.62/759.82 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.62x = 759.82 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.62x = 107,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,438.55/506.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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