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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.67, 400.20 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.67, 400.20 and 145.07 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.67 : 400.20 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.67/400.20 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.67x = 400.20 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.67x = 58,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,057.01/266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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