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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.40, 399.72 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.40, 399.72 and 144.63 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.40 : 399.72 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.40/399.72 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.40x = 399.72 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.40x = 57,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,811.50/266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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