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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.75, 402.27 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.75, 402.27 and 145.18 is: 217.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.75 : 402.27 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.75/402.27 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.75x = 402.27 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.75x = 58,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401.56/268.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.31

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