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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.10, 400.38 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.10, 400.38 and 145.11 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.10 : 400.38 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.10/400.38 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.10x = 400.38 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.10x = 58,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099.14/267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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