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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 761.49 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 761.49 and 142.52 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 761.49 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/761.49 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 761.49 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 108,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,523.75/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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