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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.21, 763.82 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.21, 763.82 and 143.98 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.21 : 763.82 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.21/763.82 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.21x = 763.82 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.21x = 109,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,974.08/509.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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