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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.04, 399.31 and 144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.04, 399.31 and 144.40 is: 216.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.04 : 399.31 = 144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.04/399.31 = 144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.04x = 399.31 × 144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.04x = 57,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,660.36/266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.74

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