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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.30, 397.84 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.30, 397.84 and 141.88 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.30 : 397.84 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.30/397.84 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.30x = 397.84 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.30x = 56,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,443.68/265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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