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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 397.47 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 397.47 and 143.42 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 397.47 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/397.47 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 397.47 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 57,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,005.15/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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