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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.08, 762.15 and 142.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.08, 762.15 and 142.91 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.08 : 762.15 = 142.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.08/762.15 = 142.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.08x = 762.15 × 142.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.08x = 108,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,915.05/508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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