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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.84, 400.44 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.84, 400.44 and 145.12 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.84 : 400.44 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.84/400.44 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.84x = 400.44 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.84x = 58,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111.85/266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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