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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 398.29 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 398.29 and 143.80 is: 215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 398.29 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/398.29 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 398.29 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 57,271.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,271.39/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.75

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