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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.25, 399.36 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.25, 399.36 and 144.48 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.25 : 399.36 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.25/399.36 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.25x = 399.36 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.25x = 57,699.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,699.53/266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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