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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.99, 760.49 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.99, 760.49 and 141.78 is: 212.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.99 : 760.49 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.99/760.49 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.99x = 760.49 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.99x = 107,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,824.95/506.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.68

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