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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.12, 398.16 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.12, 398.16 and 144.47 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.12 : 398.16 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.12/398.16 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.12x = 398.16 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.12x = 57,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,522.18/266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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