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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 401.60 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 401.60 and 146.26 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 401.60 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/401.60 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 401.60 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 58,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738.02/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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