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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 398.11 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 398.11 and 143.76 is: 215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 398.11 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/398.11 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 398.11 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 57,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,232.29/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.78

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