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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 398.86 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 398.86 and 144.28 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 398.86 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/398.86 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 398.86 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 57,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,547.52/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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