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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.86, 400.02 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.86, 400.02 and 145.09 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.86 : 400.02 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.86/400.02 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.86x = 400.02 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.86x = 58,038.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,038.90/266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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