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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 400.82 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 400.82 and 145.40 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 400.82 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/400.82 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 400.82 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 58,279.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,279.23/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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