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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 398.68 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 398.68 and 144.30 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 398.68 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/398.68 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 398.68 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 57,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,529.52/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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