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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.82, 398.72 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.82, 398.72 and 144.05 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.82 : 398.72 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.82/398.72 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.82x = 398.72 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.82x = 57,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,433.98/265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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