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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.50, 398.04 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.50, 398.04 and 144 is: 215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.50 : 398.04 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.50/398.04 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.50x = 398.04 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.50x = 57,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,317.76/265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.89

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