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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.22, 397.46 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.22, 397.46 and 143.22 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.22 : 397.46 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.22/397.46 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.22x = 397.46 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.22x = 56,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924.22/265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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