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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 401.90 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 401.90 and 146.12 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 401.90 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/401.90 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 401.90 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 58,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,722.89/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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