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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.43, 399.75 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.43, 399.75 and 144.56 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.43 : 399.75 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.43/399.75 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.43x = 399.75 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.43x = 57,785.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785.86/266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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