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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.46, 397.92 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.46, 397.92 and 143.84 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.46 : 397.92 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.46/397.92 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.46x = 397.92 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.46x = 57,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,236.81/265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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