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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.09, 399.20 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.09, 399.20 and 144.32 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.09 : 399.20 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.09/399.20 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.09x = 399.20 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.09x = 57,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,609.83/266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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