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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 397.88 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 397.88 and 143.80 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 397.88 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/397.88 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 397.88 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 57,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215.14/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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