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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.68, 760.02 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.68, 760.02 and 141.49 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.68 : 760.02 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.68/760.02 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.68x = 760.02 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.68x = 107,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,534.52/506.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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