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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 400.65 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 400.65 and 145.14 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 400.65 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/400.65 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 400.65 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 58,150.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150.34/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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