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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.11, 760.55 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.11, 760.55 and 141.81 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.11 : 760.55 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.11/760.55 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.11x = 760.55 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.11x = 107,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,853.95/507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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