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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.17, 399.46 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.17, 399.46 and 144.57 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.17 : 399.46 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.17/399.46 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.17x = 399.46 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.17x = 57,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,749.93/266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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