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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.37, 762.57 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.37, 762.57 and 143.19 is: 214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.37 : 762.57 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.37/762.57 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.37x = 762.57 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.37x = 109,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,192.40/508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.79

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