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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.25, 398.05 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.25, 398.05 and 143.60 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.25 : 398.05 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.25/398.05 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.25x = 398.05 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.25x = 57,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157.63/265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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