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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.47, 761.18 and 142.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.47, 761.18 and 142.25 is: 213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.47 : 761.18 = 142.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.47/761.18 = 142.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.47x = 761.18 × 142.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.47x = 108,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,277.86/507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.37

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