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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 397.50 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 397.50 and 143.48 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 397.50 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/397.50 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 397.50 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 57,033.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,033.30/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

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