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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 761.60 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 761.60 and 142.53 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 761.60 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/761.60 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 761.60 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 108,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,553.87/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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