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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.31, 398.07 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.31, 398.07 and 143.42 is: 215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.31 : 398.07 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.31/398.07 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.31x = 398.07 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.31x = 57,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,092.19/265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.19

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