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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.86, 761.72 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.86, 761.72 and 142.68 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.86 : 761.72 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.86/761.72 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.86x = 761.72 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.86x = 108,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,681.50/507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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