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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.76, 397.94 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.76, 397.94 and 143.65 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.76 : 397.94 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.76/397.94 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.76x = 397.94 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.76x = 57,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161.37/265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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