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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 760.41 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 760.41 and 141.83 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 760.41 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/760.41 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 760.41 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 107,845.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,845.15/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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