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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.47, 398.26 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.47, 398.26 and 143.73 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.47 : 398.26 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.47/398.26 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.47x = 398.26 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.47x = 57,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,241.91/265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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