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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.85, 763.27 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.85, 763.27 and 143.74 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.85 : 763.27 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.85/763.27 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.85x = 763.27 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.85x = 109,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,712.43/508.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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