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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.83, 761.78 and 142.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.83, 761.78 and 142.62 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.83 : 761.78 = 142.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.83/761.78 = 142.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.83x = 761.78 × 142.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.83x = 108,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,645.06/507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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