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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 760.92 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 760.92 and 142.14 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 760.92 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/760.92 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 760.92 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 108,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,157.17/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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