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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 400.65 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 400.65 and 130.14 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 400.65 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/400.65 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 400.65 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 52,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,140.10/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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