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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.74, 397.28 and 143.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.74, 397.28 and 143.09 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.74 : 397.28 = 143.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.74/397.28 = 143.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.74x = 397.28 × 143.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.74x = 56,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,846.80/264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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