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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.90, 398.20 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.90, 398.20 and 144.08 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.90 : 398.20 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.90/398.20 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.90x = 398.20 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.90x = 57,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372.66/265.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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