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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.32, 398.28 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.32, 398.28 and 143.88 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.32 : 398.28 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.32/398.28 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.32x = 398.28 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.32x = 57,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,304.53/265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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