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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265, 397.56 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265, 397.56 and 143.23 is: 214.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265 : 397.56 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265/397.56 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265x = 397.56 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265x = 56,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,942.52/265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.88

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