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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 398.45 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 398.45 and 144.14 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 398.45 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/398.45 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 398.45 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 57,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,430.95/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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