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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.47 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.47 and 145.29 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.47 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.47 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.47 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 58,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,184.29/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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