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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.24, 762.31 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.24, 762.31 and 143.00 is: 214.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.24 : 762.31 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.24/762.31 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.24x = 762.31 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.24x = 109,009.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,009.56/508.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.48

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