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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 763.29 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 763.29 and 143.64 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 763.29 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/763.29 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 763.29 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 109,642.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,642.38/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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