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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.17 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.17 and 143.17 is: 214.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.17 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.17 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.17 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 56,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.84/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.35

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