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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.94, 760.32 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.94, 760.32 and 141.66 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.94 : 760.32 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.94/760.32 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.94x = 760.32 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.94x = 107,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,706.93/506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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