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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 401.38 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 401.38 and 145.91 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 401.38 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/401.38 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 401.38 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 58,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565.36/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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