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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.01, 398.97 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.01, 398.97 and 147.32 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.01 : 398.97 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.01/398.97 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.01x = 398.97 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.01x = 58,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,774.27/266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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