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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.47, 762.59 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.47, 762.59 and 143.16 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.47 : 762.59 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.47/762.59 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.47x = 762.59 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.47x = 109,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,171.67/508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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