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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.76, 400.44 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.76, 400.44 and 145.02 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.76 : 400.44 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.76/400.44 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.76x = 400.44 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.76x = 58,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,071.81/266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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