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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.00, 397.66 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.00, 397.66 and 143.34 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.00 : 397.66 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.00/397.66 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.00x = 397.66 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.00x = 57,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,000.58/265.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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