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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.27, 762.41 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.27, 762.41 and 143.03 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.27 : 762.41 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.27/762.41 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.27x = 762.41 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.27x = 109,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,049.77/508.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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