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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.67, 759.92 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.67, 759.92 and 141.39 is: 212.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.67 : 759.92 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.67/759.92 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.67x = 759.92 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.67x = 107,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,444.38/506.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.06

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