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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.77, 507.75 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.77, 507.75 and 143.51 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 507.75 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/507.75 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 507.75 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 72,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,867.20/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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