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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.28, 398.10 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.28, 398.10 and 143.57 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.28 : 398.10 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.28/398.10 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.28x = 398.10 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.28x = 57,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,155.22/265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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