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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 400.97 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 400.97 and 130.36 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 400.97 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/400.97 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 400.97 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 52,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.45/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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