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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 399.89 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 399.89 and 145.10 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 399.89 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/399.89 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 399.89 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 58,023.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,023.31/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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