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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.44, 761.12 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.44, 761.12 and 142.20 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.44 : 761.12 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.44/761.12 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.44x = 761.12 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.44x = 108,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,231.26/507.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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