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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.10, 398.88 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.10, 398.88 and 144.11 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.10 : 398.88 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.10/398.88 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.10x = 398.88 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.10x = 57,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,480.60/266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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