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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 760.89 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 760.89 and 142.04 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 760.89 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/760.89 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 760.89 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 108,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078.18/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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