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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.68, 760.01 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.68, 760.01 and 141.47 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.68 : 760.01 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.68/760.01 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.68x = 760.01 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.68x = 107,514.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,514.81/506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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