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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509, 763.55 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509, 763.55 and 143.79 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 763.55 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/763.55 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 763.55 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 109,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,790.85/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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