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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 762.96 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.68, 762.96 and 143.48 is: 215.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.68 : 762.96 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.68/762.96 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.68x = 762.96 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.68x = 109,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,469.50/508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.20

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