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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.84, 398.96 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.84, 398.96 and 144.12 is: 216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.84 : 398.96 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.84/398.96 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.84x = 398.96 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.84x = 57,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,498.12/265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.29

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