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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 400.74 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 400.74 and 130.39 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 400.74 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/400.74 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 400.74 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 52,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,252.49/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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