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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 400.41 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 400.41 and 145.33 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 400.41 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/400.41 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 400.41 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 58,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,190.58/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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