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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 400.74 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 400.74 and 130.20 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 400.74 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/400.74 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 400.74 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 52,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,174.34/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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