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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.13, 399.16 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.13, 399.16 and 144.63 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.13 : 399.16 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.13/399.16 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.13x = 399.16 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.13x = 57,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,730.51/266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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