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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.45, 397.57 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.45, 397.57 and 143.65 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.45 : 397.57 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.45/397.57 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.45x = 397.57 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.45x = 57,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,110.93/265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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