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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 400.97 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 400.97 and 145.49 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 400.97 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/400.97 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 400.97 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 58,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334.39/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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