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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.55, 401.25 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.55, 401.25 and 130.33 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.55 : 401.25 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.55/401.25 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.55x = 401.25 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.55x = 52,294.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,294.91/267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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