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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.47, 401.99 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.47, 401.99 and 144.81 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.47 : 401.99 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.47/401.99 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.47x = 401.99 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.47x = 58,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,211.45/268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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