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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 401.01 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 401.01 and 145.68 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 401.01 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/401.01 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 401.01 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 58,419.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,419.14/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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