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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 761.13 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 761.13 and 142.31 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 761.13 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/761.13 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 761.13 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 108,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,316.41/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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