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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.86, 398.49 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.86, 398.49 and 144.18 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.86 : 398.49 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.86/398.49 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.86x = 398.49 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.86x = 57,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,454.29/265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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