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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.34, 398.01 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.34, 398.01 and 143.84 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.34 : 398.01 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.34/398.01 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.34x = 398.01 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.34x = 57,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,251.29/265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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