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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.46, 762.58 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.46, 762.58 and 143.16 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.46 : 762.58 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.46/762.58 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.46x = 762.58 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.46x = 109,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,170.95/508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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