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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 397.92 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 397.92 and 143.70 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 397.92 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/397.92 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 397.92 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 57,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,181.10/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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