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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 400.18 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 400.18 and 145.15 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 400.18 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/400.18 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 400.18 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 58,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,086.13/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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