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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.95, 398.41 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.95, 398.41 and 144.05 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.95 : 398.41 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.95/398.41 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.95x = 398.41 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.95x = 57,390.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,390.96/265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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