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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.43, 762.61 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.43, 762.61 and 143.22 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.43 : 762.61 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.43/762.61 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.43x = 762.61 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.43x = 109,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,221.00/508.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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