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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.51, 762.69 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.51, 762.69 and 143.33 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.51 : 762.69 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.51/762.69 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.51x = 762.69 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.51x = 109,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,313.17/508.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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