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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.53, 761.27 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.53, 761.27 and 142.29 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.53 : 761.27 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.53/761.27 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.53x = 761.27 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.53x = 108,320.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,320.40/507.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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