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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.41, 399.61 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.41, 399.61 and 145.44 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.41 : 399.61 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.41/399.61 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.41x = 399.61 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.41x = 58,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,118.28/266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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