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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.74, 398.60 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.74, 398.60 and 144.03 is: 216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.74 : 398.60 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.74/398.60 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.74x = 398.60 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.74x = 57,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,410.36/265.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.04

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