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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 761.96 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 761.96 and 142.76 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 761.96 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/761.96 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 761.96 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 108,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,776.70/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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