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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 760.87 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 760.87 and 142.01 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 760.87 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/760.87 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 760.87 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 108,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,051.15/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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