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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 400.66 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 400.66 and 130.11 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 400.66 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/400.66 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 400.66 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 52,129.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,129.20/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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