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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.87, 398.97 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.87, 398.97 and 144.22 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.87 : 398.97 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.87/398.97 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.87x = 398.97 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.87x = 57,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539.45/265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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