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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.40, 762.49 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.40, 762.49 and 143.19 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.40 : 762.49 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.40/762.49 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.40x = 762.49 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.40x = 109,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,180.94/508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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