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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.66, 761.62 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.66, 761.62 and 142.45 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.66 : 761.62 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.66/761.62 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.66x = 761.62 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.66x = 108,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,492.77/507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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