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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 401.33 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 401.33 and 130.50 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 401.33 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/401.33 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 401.33 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 52,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372.39/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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