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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 397.62 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 397.62 and 143.37 is: 214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 397.62 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/397.62 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 397.62 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 57,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,006.78/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.90

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