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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.85, 399.60 and 145.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.85, 399.60 and 145.17 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.85 : 399.60 = 145.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.85/399.60 = 145.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.85x = 399.60 × 145.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.85x = 58,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,009.93/266.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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