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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.58, 398.41 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.58, 398.41 and 143.86 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.58 : 398.41 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.58/398.41 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.58x = 398.41 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.58x = 57,315.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,315.26/265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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