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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.35, 760.94 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.35, 760.94 and 142.14 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.35 : 760.94 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.35/760.94 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.35x = 760.94 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.35x = 108,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,159.30/507.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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