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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.62, 761.46 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.62, 761.46 and 142.38 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.62 : 761.46 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.62/761.46 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.62x = 761.46 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.62x = 108,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,419.28/507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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