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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.43, 401.26 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.43, 401.26 and 145.55 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.43 : 401.26 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.43/401.26 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.43x = 401.26 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.43x = 58,403.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,403.39/267.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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