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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.08, 397.60 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.08, 397.60 and 141.72 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.08 : 397.60 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.08/397.60 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.08x = 397.60 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.08x = 56,347.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,347.87/265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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