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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.98, 400.53 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.98, 400.53 and 130.09 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.98 : 400.53 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.98/400.53 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.98x = 400.53 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.98x = 52,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104.95/266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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