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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 400.82 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 400.82 and 130.22 is: 195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 400.82 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/400.82 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 400.82 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 52,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,194.13/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.16

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