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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 401.20 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 401.20 and 130.63 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 401.20 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/401.20 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 401.20 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 52,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408.76/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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