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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 397.54 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 397.54 and 143.74 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 397.54 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/397.54 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 397.54 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 57,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,142.40/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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