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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.98, 398.78 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.98, 398.78 and 144.32 is: 216.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.98 : 398.78 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.98/398.78 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.98x = 398.78 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.98x = 57,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,549.21/265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.37

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