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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.12, 397.67 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.12, 397.67 and 143.62 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.12 : 397.67 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.12/397.67 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.12x = 397.67 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.12x = 57,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,111.65/265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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