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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.57, 762.98 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.57, 762.98 and 143.35 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.57 : 762.98 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.57/762.98 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.57x = 762.98 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.57x = 109,370.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,370.56/508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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