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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.95 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.95 and 143.58 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.95 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.95 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.95 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 57,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,135.67/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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