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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.92, 400.20 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.92, 400.20 and 145.08 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.92 : 400.20 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.92/400.20 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.92x = 400.20 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.92x = 58,061.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,061.02/266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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