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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.08, 398.82 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.08, 398.82 and 144.13 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.08 : 398.82 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.08/398.82 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.08x = 398.82 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.08x = 57,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,481.93/266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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