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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.07, 397.44 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.07, 397.44 and 143.30 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.07 : 397.44 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.07/397.44 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.07x = 397.44 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.07x = 56,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,954.15/265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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