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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.37, 761.18 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.37, 761.18 and 142.16 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.37 : 761.18 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.37/761.18 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.37x = 761.18 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.37x = 108,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,205.90/507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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