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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 401.21 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 401.21 and 130.49 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 401.21 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/401.21 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 401.21 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 52,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.89/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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