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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 400.69 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 400.69 and 145.16 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 400.69 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/400.69 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 400.69 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 58,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,164.16/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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