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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.26, 401.19 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.26, 401.19 and 145.52 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.26 : 401.19 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.26/401.19 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.26x = 401.19 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.26x = 58,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,381.17/267.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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