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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 762.01 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 762.01 and 142.88 is: 214.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 762.01 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/762.01 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 762.01 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 108,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,871.82/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.29

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