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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.24, 397.92 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.24, 397.92 and 143.48 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.24 : 397.92 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.24/397.92 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.24x = 397.92 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.24x = 57,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,093.56/265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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