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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.86, 763.29 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.86, 763.29 and 143.65 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.86 : 763.29 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.86/763.29 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.86x = 763.29 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.86x = 109,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,646.61/508.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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