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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.13, 760.66 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.13, 760.66 and 141.91 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.13 : 760.66 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.13/760.66 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.13x = 760.66 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.13x = 107,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,943.00/507.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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