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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.14, 399.38 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.14, 399.38 and 144.48 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.14 : 399.38 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.14/399.38 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.14x = 399.38 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.14x = 57,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,704.01/266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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