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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 401.31 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 401.31 and 130.44 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 401.31 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/401.31 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 401.31 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 52,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,346.88/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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