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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.63, 399.57 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.63, 399.57 and 144.95 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.63 : 399.57 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.63/399.57 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.63x = 399.57 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.63x = 57,915.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,915.67/266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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