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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 762.90 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 762.90 and 143.42 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 762.90 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/762.90 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 762.90 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 109,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,411.30/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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