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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 762 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 762 and 142.76 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 762 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/762 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 762 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 108,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,783.12/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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