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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 760.89 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 760.89 and 142.03 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 760.89 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/760.89 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 760.89 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 108,069.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,069.21/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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