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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.94, 761.82 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.94, 761.82 and 142.64 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.94 : 761.82 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.94/761.82 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.94x = 761.82 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.94x = 108,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,669.61/507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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