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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.80, 398.43 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.80, 398.43 and 143.90 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.80 : 398.43 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.80/398.43 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.80x = 398.43 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.80x = 57,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,332.08/265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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