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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 400.85 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 400.85 and 144.10 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 400.85 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/400.85 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 400.85 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 57,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,762.49/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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