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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.73 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.73 and 142.53 is: 213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.73 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.73 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.73 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 56,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,830.99/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.69

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