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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.60, 398.54 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.60, 398.54 and 143.91 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.60 : 398.54 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.60/398.54 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.60x = 398.54 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.60x = 57,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,353.89/265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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