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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.32, 399.21 and 144.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.32, 399.21 and 144.82 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.32 : 399.21 = 144.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.32/399.21 = 144.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.32x = 399.21 × 144.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.32x = 57,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,813.59/266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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