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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 400.71 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 400.71 and 145.29 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 400.71 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/400.71 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 400.71 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 58,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,218.43/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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