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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.69, 760.03 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.69, 760.03 and 141.48 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.69 : 760.03 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.69/760.03 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.69x = 760.03 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.69x = 107,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,529.04/506.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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