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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 401.01 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 401.01 and 145.53 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 401.01 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/401.01 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 401.01 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 58,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,358.99/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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