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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.51, 762.62 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.51, 762.62 and 143.32 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.51 : 762.62 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.51/762.62 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.51x = 762.62 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.51x = 109,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,297.15/508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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