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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.85, 761.92 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.85, 761.92 and 142.64 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.85 : 761.92 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.85/761.92 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.85x = 761.92 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.85x = 108,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,684.05/507.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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