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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 400.84 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 400.84 and 130.37 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 400.84 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/400.84 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 400.84 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 52,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,255.28/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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