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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.27, 760.80 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.27, 760.80 and 141.96 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.27 : 760.80 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.27/760.80 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.27x = 760.80 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.27x = 108,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,003.17/507.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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