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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.72, 398.84 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.72, 398.84 and 143.88 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.72 : 398.84 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.72/398.84 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.72x = 398.84 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.72x = 57,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385.10/265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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