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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.47, 399.08 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.47, 399.08 and 144.56 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.47 : 399.08 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.47/399.08 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.47x = 399.08 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.47x = 57,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,692.36/266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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