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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.95, 761.96 and 142.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.95, 761.96 and 142.73 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.95 : 761.96 = 142.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.95/761.96 = 142.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.95x = 761.96 × 142.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.95x = 108,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,750.03/507.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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