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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.23, 763.88 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.23, 763.88 and 144.04 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.23 : 763.88 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.23/763.88 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.23x = 763.88 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.23x = 110,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,030.46/509.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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