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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.72, 397.08 and 143.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.72, 397.08 and 143.10 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.72 : 397.08 = 143.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.72/397.08 = 143.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.72x = 397.08 × 143.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.72x = 56,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,822.15/264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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