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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 401.53 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 401.53 and 145.80 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 401.53 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/401.53 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 401.53 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 58,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544.76/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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