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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 401.20 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 401.20 and 145.95 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 401.20 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/401.20 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 401.20 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 58,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,556.35/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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