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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.09, 762.04 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.09, 762.04 and 142.79 is: 214.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.09 : 762.04 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.09/762.04 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.09x = 762.04 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.09x = 108,807.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,807.52/508.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.15

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