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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 400.48 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 400.48 and 130.28 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 400.48 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/400.48 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 400.48 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 52,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174.53/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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