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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.70, 398.34 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.70, 398.34 and 144.11 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.70 : 398.34 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.70/398.34 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.70x = 398.34 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.70x = 57,405.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,405.77/265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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