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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.78, 760.17 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.78, 760.17 and 141.57 is: 212.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.78 : 760.17 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.78/760.17 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.78x = 760.17 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.78x = 107,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,617.27/506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.36

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