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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 761.68 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 761.68 and 142.56 is: 213.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 761.68 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/761.68 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 761.68 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 108,584.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,584.88/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.86

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