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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 400.37 and 145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 400.37 and 145.21 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 400.37 = 145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/400.37 = 145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 400.37 × 145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 58,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,135.00/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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