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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.66, 398.55 and 143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.66, 398.55 and 143.89 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.66 : 398.55 = 143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.66/398.55 = 143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.66x = 398.55 × 143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.66x = 57,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347.36/265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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