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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 398.26 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 398.26 and 143.39 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 398.26 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/398.26 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 398.26 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 57,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106.50/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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