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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.73, 400.20 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.73, 400.20 and 144.85 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.73 : 400.20 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.73/400.20 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.73x = 400.20 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.73x = 57,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,966.97/266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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