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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 401.14 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 401.14 and 145.43 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 401.14 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/401.14 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 401.14 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 58,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,337.15/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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