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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 400.80 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 400.80 and 145.76 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 400.80 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/400.80 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 400.80 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 58,420.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,420.61/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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