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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.86, 760.29 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.86, 760.29 and 141.65 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.86 : 760.29 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.86/760.29 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.86x = 760.29 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.86x = 107,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,693.60/506.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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