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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.76, 396.84 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.76, 396.84 and 143.08 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.76 : 396.84 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.76/396.84 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.76x = 396.84 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.76x = 56,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,779.87/264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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