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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.92, 398.64 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.92, 398.64 and 144.08 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.92 : 398.64 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.92/398.64 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.92x = 398.64 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.92x = 57,436.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,436.05/265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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