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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.06, 397.77 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.06, 397.77 and 143.29 is: 215.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.06 : 397.77 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.06/397.77 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.06x = 397.77 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.06x = 56,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,996.46/265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.03

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