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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 401.07 and 145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 401.07 and 145.61 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 401.07 = 145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/401.07 = 145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 401.07 × 145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 58,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,399.85/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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