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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.41, 398.12 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.41, 398.12 and 143.71 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.41 : 398.12 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.41/398.12 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.41x = 398.12 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.41x = 57,212.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,212.11/265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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