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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.49, 399.18 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.49, 399.18 and 143.99 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.49 : 399.18 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.49/399.18 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.49x = 399.18 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.49x = 57,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,477.93/265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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