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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 401.06 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 401.06 and 130.44 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 401.06 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/401.06 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 401.06 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 52,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314.27/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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