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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.62, 397.83 and 142.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.62, 397.83 and 142.27 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.62 : 397.83 = 142.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.62/397.83 = 142.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.62x = 397.83 × 142.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.62x = 56,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,599.27/265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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