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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 761.06 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 761.06 and 142.17 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 761.06 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/761.06 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 761.06 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 108,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,199.90/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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