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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 401.01 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 401.01 and 145.63 is: 218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 401.01 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/401.01 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 401.01 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 58,399.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399.09/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.62

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