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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 401.41 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 401.41 and 143.83 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 401.41 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/401.41 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 401.41 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 57,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,732.41/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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