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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.24 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.24 and 143.76 is: 215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.24 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.24 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.24 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 57,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,250.98/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.57

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