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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.82, 761.59 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.82, 761.59 and 142.62 is: 213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.82 : 761.59 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.82/761.59 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.82x = 761.59 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.82x = 108,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,617.97/507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.89

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