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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.33, 763.91 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.33, 763.91 and 144.04 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.33 : 763.91 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.33/763.91 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.33x = 763.91 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.33x = 110,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,029.06/509.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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