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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 397.16 and 143.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 397.16 and 143.00 is: 214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 397.16 = 143.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/397.16 = 143.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 397.16 × 143.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 56,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,791.18/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.50

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