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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 399.78 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 399.78 and 143.16 is: 214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 399.78 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/399.78 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 399.78 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 57,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,233.33/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.47

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