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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.91, 400.41 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.91, 400.41 and 145.20 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.91 : 400.41 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.91/400.41 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.91x = 400.41 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.91x = 58,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,139.53/266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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