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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.73, 398.61 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.73, 398.61 and 143.96 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.73 : 398.61 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.73/398.61 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.73x = 398.61 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.73x = 57,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,381.90/265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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