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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.72, 763.13 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.72, 763.13 and 143.51 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.72 : 763.13 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.72/763.13 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.72x = 763.13 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.72x = 109,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,515.65/508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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