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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 762.34 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 762.34 and 143.08 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 762.34 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/762.34 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 762.34 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 109,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,075.61/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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