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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.56, 398.04 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.56, 398.04 and 143.66 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.56 : 398.04 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.56/398.04 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.56x = 398.04 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.56x = 57,180.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.44/265.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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