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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.87, 397.34 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.87, 397.34 and 143.06 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.87 : 397.34 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.87/397.34 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.87x = 397.34 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.87x = 56,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,842.75/264.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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