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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.40 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.40 and 130.10 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.40 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.40 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.40 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 52,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,092.04/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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