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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.48, 762.70 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.48, 762.70 and 143.26 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.48 : 762.70 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.48/762.70 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.48x = 762.70 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.48x = 109,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,264.40/508.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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