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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.30 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.30 and 145.20 is: 217.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.30 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.30 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.30 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 58,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,123.56/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.69

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