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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 762.55 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 762.55 and 143.17 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 762.55 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/762.55 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 762.55 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 109,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,172.02/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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