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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.75, 761.62 and 142.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.75, 761.62 and 142.55 is: 213.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 761.62 = 142.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/761.62 = 142.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 761.62 × 142.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 108,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,568.93/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.82

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