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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 400.53 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 400.53 and 130.13 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 400.53 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/400.53 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 400.53 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 52,120.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120.97/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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