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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 761.91 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 761.91 and 142.82 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 761.91 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/761.91 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 761.91 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 108,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,815.99/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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