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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.61, 762.79 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.61, 762.79 and 143.38 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.61 : 762.79 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.61/762.79 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.61x = 762.79 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.61x = 109,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,368.83/508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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