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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.87, 763.31 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.87, 763.31 and 143.63 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.87 : 763.31 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.87/763.31 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.87x = 763.31 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.87x = 109,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,634.22/508.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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