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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.35, 762.45 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.35, 762.45 and 143.18 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.35 : 762.45 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.35/762.45 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.35x = 762.45 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.35x = 109,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,167.59/508.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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