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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.14, 760.56 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.14, 760.56 and 141.84 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.14 : 760.56 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.14/760.56 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.14x = 760.56 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.14x = 107,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,877.83/507.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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