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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 760.34 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 760.34 and 141.73 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 760.34 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/760.34 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 760.34 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 107,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,761.44/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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