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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.06 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.06 and 144.96 is: 217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.06 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.06 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.06 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 57,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,992.70/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.40

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