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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.40, 398.36 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.40, 398.36 and 143.64 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.40 : 398.36 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.40/398.36 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.40x = 398.36 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.40x = 57,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,220.43/265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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