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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 401.47 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 401.47 and 130.59 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 401.47 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/401.47 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 401.47 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 52,426.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426.70/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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