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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 761.13 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 761.13 and 142.20 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 761.13 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/761.13 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 761.13 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 108,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,232.69/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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