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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.58 and 145.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.58 and 145.24 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.58 = 145.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.58 = 145.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.58 × 145.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 58,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180.24/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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