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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 400.26 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 400.26 and 145.46 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 400.26 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/400.26 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 400.26 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 58,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,221.82/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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