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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 399.96 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 399.96 and 129.87 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 399.96 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/399.96 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 399.96 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 51,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,942.81/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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