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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.08, 763.66 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.08, 763.66 and 143.87 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.08 : 763.66 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.08/763.66 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.08x = 763.66 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.08x = 109,867.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,867.76/509.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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