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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 400.53 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 400.53 and 145.53 is: 218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 400.53 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/400.53 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 400.53 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 58,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,289.13/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.16

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