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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.91, 399.04 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.91, 399.04 and 144.21 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.91 : 399.04 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.91/399.04 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.91x = 399.04 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.91x = 57,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,545.20/265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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