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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 400.77 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 400.77 and 130.32 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 400.77 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/400.77 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 400.77 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 52,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,228.35/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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