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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.39, 762.50 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.39, 762.50 and 143.09 is: 214.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.39 : 762.50 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.39/762.50 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.39x = 762.50 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.39x = 109,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,110.11/508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.62

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