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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.15, 398 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.15, 398 and 143.47 is: 215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.15 : 398 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.15/398 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.15x = 398 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.15x = 57,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,101.06/265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.35

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