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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 401.04 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 401.04 and 146.03 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 401.04 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/401.04 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 401.04 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 58,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561.87/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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