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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.05, 397.61 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.05, 397.61 and 141.71 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.05 : 397.61 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.05/397.61 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.05x = 397.61 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.05x = 56,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,344.60/265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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