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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.78, 397.32 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.78, 397.32 and 143.04 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.78 : 397.32 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.78/397.32 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.78x = 397.32 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.78x = 56,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,832.65/264.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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