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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 400.96 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 400.96 and 144.19 is: 216.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 400.96 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/400.96 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 400.96 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 57,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,815.10/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.06

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