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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 400.26 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 400.26 and 145.35 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 400.26 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/400.26 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 400.26 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 58,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177.79/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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