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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.84 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.84 and 145.37 is: 218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.84 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.84 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.84 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 58,270.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,270.11/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.01

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