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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.78, 763.22 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.78, 763.22 and 143.58 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.78 : 763.22 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.78/763.22 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.78x = 763.22 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.78x = 109,583.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,583.13/508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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