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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 400.14 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 400.14 and 129.74 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 400.14 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/400.14 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 400.14 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 51,912.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,912.16/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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