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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.46, 761.09 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.46, 761.09 and 142.15 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.46 : 761.09 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.46/761.09 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.46x = 761.09 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.46x = 108,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,188.94/507.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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