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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 760 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 760 and 141.52 is: 212.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 760 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/760 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 760 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 107,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,551.40/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.25

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