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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.25, 760.87 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.25, 760.87 and 142.05 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.25 : 760.87 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.25/760.87 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.25x = 760.87 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.25x = 108,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078.91/507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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