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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.74, 399.84 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.74, 399.84 and 144.98 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.74 : 399.84 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.74/399.84 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.74x = 399.84 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.74x = 57,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,968.80/266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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