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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.65, 401.34 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.65, 401.34 and 148.84 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.65 : 401.34 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.65/401.34 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.65x = 401.34 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.65x = 59,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,735.45/267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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