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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.55, 401.58 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.55, 401.58 and 146.07 is: 219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.55 : 401.58 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.55/401.58 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.55x = 401.58 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.55x = 58,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,658.79/267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.25

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